Starting a Home Based Business is not as difficult as one would assume. However, starting a Home Based Business from scratch should be done with careful planning. Just like with a “traditional” business,Home Based Businesses should be planned with attention to detail in mind. Before starting your Home Based Business, make sure that you have somewhere in your home that is comfortable where you can work from. I would suggest a spare room or maybe your kitchen table (if there is no children. Kitchens are not favorable if there’s school age children in the home). Once you’ve established where you’re going to be working from, now its time to get the necessary tools that will help to run your business.1.ComputerWhen choosing a computer, it is best that you consult with an IT person or someone who is knowledgeable when it comes to computers. I would recommend getting a computer that has at least a couple of GB’s worth of memory and about 500MB of RAM. The thing to remember is “what” your using the computer for. If you will be surfing the NET primarily, then you won’t need all that much space-but if you’re going to be doing projects that require multiple applications, then your best bet is to get a computer that can handle such tasks as running multiple programs at once. Computers are rather inexpensive nowadays. You can get decent ones from Walmart, BestBuy, and other electronics providers.2. Fax/Scanner/Copier/PrinterThis is actually a no-brainer. You can purchase all-in-one machines that will get the job done. It is vital to be able to receive and send faxes. Customers/clients will view you as professional when you have this capability.3. Unlimited Long Distance capabilitySince your running your very own Home Based Business, you will interact with people from all over the world (if your selling via the Internet) and it is vital to have the ability to communicate with people who are in different time zones. Make sure that you get “unlimited” minutes to avoid huge phone bills.4. Business CardsThere is nothing worse that you can do to yourself and to your business than to advertise your business to people and don’t have business cards to give them. This is a complete turn-off and a sign that you are not serious about your business. People are busy and do not like to wait around while you search for a pen and paper. Aaauugghh!5. Virus ProtectionMake sure that you protect your computer against viruses and hackers. Get some good protection and make sure that it stays updated.6. Bookkeeping softwareLet’s face it. Unless you really have a lot of cash on hand, you need to keep your own books. With the latest software available such as “QuickBooks”, you can pretty much get the job done in a professional manner.7. Business Phone LineThere’s nothing more tacky than making a business call only to hear kids screaming in the background. Though you’re operating your business from home, you must remember that customers expect professionalism. Try getting a separate business line. This way, when people call the business line, you can answer the phone using your business name. Remember to work from a calm and quiet location.8. Motivational Cds and BooksI cannot overemphasise the importance of motivation. The world is filled with negative people, whether its someone on the job, in our homes, news media, or news paper, there is always an abundance of negativism to influence us for the worst. A way to overcome this distraction is through positive motivational lectures/speeches. As Entrepreneurs, we all face days where we feel like giving up. Let’s face it. We’ve chosen the road less traveled. We made the decision to think “outside” of the box, in order to gain control of our financial lives. In other words, we have gone against the grain, which will always bring difficulty, controversy, and stress. Just like cars need to be re-fueled every so many miles, we, too, need to be re-fueled with positive affirmations and inspirational messages that are designed to bring out the best that’s in us.9. Tax IDDepending on where you live and/or what your business is, you will need a tax ID number. Uncle sam wants his cut, so you have to let him know that you’re in business. The great thing about running your own business is that the tax laws favor you. People who are employees get taxed before they see their paycheck, you, on the other hand, as a business owner, get to run your business, make profits, then reallocate those profits, and pay taxes on “whats left”:)10.You need a PRODUCT/BUSINESSNow that you have the proper tools, let’s get started. If you already have a product in mind, then get started with your advertising( I will speak about advertising another time). If you don’t have a product or service yet, consider Ecoquest. Ecoquest International has been around for over 2 decades and is one of the worlds largest producers of indoor air quality equipment. Ecoquest offers a turn-key business opportunity for those who are serious about owning their own Home Based Business. You don’t have to worry about products or advertising, Ecoquest provides all of the tools you need to get started TODAY. Simply visit the link at the bottom of the page and get started on the road to owning your own business.

Home Based Businesses If you’re just getting started at trying to grow a home based business residual income, there are some things you’ll need before you can really expect to see results. Whether you are involved with multilevel network marketing or one of the newer top tier methods of marketing, leads generation is the key to your success. Keep reading and I’ll share some lead generation marketing tips you can use to get started.Leads Generation Learning how to keep a hot and up to date leads list can be the most difficult aspect of becoming a network marketer. Finding great downline leads is getting harder and harder. However even with the marketing systems that offer solutions to the traditional MLM business failure rate, having a constant leads generation campaign is vital to the health of your business.However, what if you could set up an automated, around the clock leads generation system that could bring your home based business residual income to a whole new level? If that sounds good to you, you’ll be happy to hear that this is inexpensive and simple to set up. Follow these steps to start generating more leads today.5 Simple Steps to Success1. If you don’t already have a website you’ll need to start there. This can be done for just a few dollars a month and the templates are so easy to use that no specialized skills or knowledge is required. 2. Based on your individual business, create a compelling and eye catching landing page. This will be the portal through which you will be able to both capture the email address with an opt in box and pre-qualify these leads. If they give you their email address, they are already telling you they’re interested in what you have to offer. 3. Spend just a few more dollars each month and sign up for an auto response service. You will be able to set up auto responders thanking your leads for signing up, thanking your customers for making a purchase or any other time you want to create an automated mailer for a specific list. 4. Research for keywords by starting with your business niche and, using a keyword program like Google’s free keyword tool, develop a list of niche related keywords that are each getting enough hits each month to be profitable but not too much competition that you’ll never be able to get ranked high for it. 5. Run an article marketing campaign. Create good quality, informative articles around each of the keywords on your list. Every article you submit should have a backlink to your landing page or site.Ongoing ProcessYou will want to continue to expand on your list of keywords and create new content. By creating these valuable backlinks and increasing the content on your site you are improving your search engine optimization. You have also created a new portal, with each and every article you submit, to reach out to your leads and increase your home based business residual income.

How important it is for you to survive in your home based business? Taking action is an important ingredient to your survival in home based business. Develop a sense of urgency to understand all there is to learn in the world of business, work from home online.Action Plan One – Your thought Life:Your thoughts can become the biggest obstacle in preventing you from taking action. People have the tendency to believed that their ideas are better than others. Once you gravitate to this concept then the chances of you taking action on other people’s ideas are slim. Adopt the attitude that no one is an Island all by themselves. Think individually and as a team participant. Identify the positive and negative influences. May sure to develop the positive and move far away as possible from the negative. Think of the many ways you can bring change within the work at home business industry for the better. Become a critical thinker willing to guide others to succeed. Knowledge is achieved by actively listening and learning from others. Make listening a daily exercise to harness knowledge.Action Plan Two- Make wise Decisions:• Know what you want.
• Develop a written and visual roadmap to achieved your work from home business.
• Make decisions within your limitations.
• keep growing by asking questions along the way.
• Good decisions are based on good information
• Information is key never stop gathering information.A wise decision is one that is empowering that will bring positive results. No matter who you are connected with if you ask the right questions you will succeed. Vision is another eliminate in the equation to making a wise decision. We can learned from the good book “without vision the people perish.”Action Plan Three- Be Persuasive:Present your home based business ideas and opportunities in an effective manner that people who have no desire to become a part of this industry will be motivated to consider. Demonstrate trust and integrity in your products and services. Be open to accept suggestions from others as you present your business opportunities. Expect that not all people will buy into your opportunity, however show them respect and move on.Action Plan Four- Develop a Daily Routine:• Make an effort to present your opportunity on a daily basis to your target audience.
• Discipline yourself to promote your business whether you feel like it or not.
• Become proactive in your training process daily.
• Be observant as to what is working for your business and what is not working so you can eliminate dead promotional tools. That is those tools that are not working to bring traffic to your business.There is no doubt that home based businesses are on the rise globally and it will continue to do so in the future. The key to success is taking action there must be some effort on your part in order to succeed.Learn more about home based business opportunities at http://www.homebasedbusinessglobal.com

Owning investment real estate is a great option for those looking to make a longterm commitment as opposed as a shortterm speculation. The management of such investment should always be trusted to professionals who are dedicated and committed to the industry and know how to deal with complex situations that are otherwise commonly ignored by inexperienced landlords.

It is of the utmost importance that property owners know how to select and interview the property management company that best seems to specialize in the kind of investment that they are looking to have managed.

If you are unsure what to ask your potential property manager before you sign a long term agreement with them, here are some questions that you can use as a guideline.

1. What kind of property management experience do you have? You need to know for how long they have managed property and whether they have enough back up from the rest of their group.

2. How many properties do you currently manage? Hiring a property manager that handles several thousand units could be somewhat risky as your property might end up lost in an ocean of other properties.

3. How often do you inspect occupied and vacant units? It is important to know the frequency of inspections in occupied units. The reasons why you need to know this information is because you need to be assured that there will be a comprehensive assessment of potential damage to occupied units that has been caused by tenants. You also need to know the frequency of inspection though vacant units to prevent any potential risk of fire or other casualties. Trust me, I have seen fires occur in vacant units.

4. What do you do with the information obtained from unit inspections? This is particularly important to ask because you need to make sure that the property management company has policies in place regarding the payment of damages to units caused by tenants or their guest. It would be of no benefit at all if they just report to you that all units were inspected, if they do not not have an aggressive plan of action based on unit inspections.

5. How important is preventative maintenance to you and how is this handled by your company? Extensive and costly deterioration can occur to properties if there isn’t a preventative maintenance plan in place. Your property manager should keep a preventative maintenance log showing all items inspected and addressed as well as the signature of the maintenance supervisor acknowledging completion of all required tasks.

6. How do you handle ongoing/daily maintenance? You need to know whether one or more dedicated maintenance technicians will be assigned to your property (based on the size of the property and number of units). It is also important to know the level of engagement of the maintenance supervisor (if any) and his role in ensuring that all maintenance issues are being addressed.

7. After hours emergency handling. Have the property manager explain their process for handling after hours emergencies such as water leaks, fire or any other casualties. Ask whether there is an after hours phone number which tenants would have access to.

8. Tenant Selection Plan. You need to know if the property manager has a Tenant Selection Plan that can be customized for your property. The TSP will help define the requirements that potential tenants would have to fulfill prior to renting a unit to them. You might also be want to be involved in the development of the rental criteria to ensure that only applicant who meet your requirements are approved. Keep in mind that you as well as your property manager are required to observe and conduct business based on Fair Housing Law. Your property manager should be absolutely familiar with what terms to use and which ones avoid when advertising your vacant units and when interviewing applicants.

9. Transparency. How can I have access to review accounts payables, delinquency reports, collections, etc. You as the property owner should define the frequency and types of reports that your property manager should make available to you.

10. Property Market Analysis. Does your management team shop comparable properties to keep up to date with local occupancy rates, average rent rates, amenities offered, specials, etc.? Please be aware that not all property management companies provide this service.

11. What is your area of specialty? It is important to keep in mind that there are several specialties within the property management industry. If you own commercial property, you should probably stay away from property managers that have experience managing only multifamily or condo properties. The most common areas of specialty in property management are: Single Family, Multifamily, Condo Associations, Cooperatives, Retail, Medical, Commercial and Industrial.

Management companies that specialize in the management of distressed and difficult-to-manage properties are usually capable of handling a broader spectrum of assets and engagement types, such as REO, Receiverships, and disputed assets.

Retaining the right property manager can enhance the value of your investment property while making your life easier as you don’t have to deal with the headaches that this activity often represents. If you have plans to expand your real estate investment portfolio it is definitely worth having a strong property management company on your side.

Triton IRES is a full service Property Management company specialized in turning around highly challenged property and sites that are difficult to manage by traditional management approach.

Many people are aware that Arizona has anti-deficiency laws protecting homeowners from liability to their lender after a foreclosure. That protection, however, only applies to certain properties that qualify under the governing statutes. In Arizona, the anti-deficiency protections for residential borrowers is set forth in Arizona Revised Statute Sections 33-729(A) and 33-814(G).

In general, these statutes provide that lenders who foreclose on residential properties are precluded from seeking a judgment for any deficiency owed as long as certain conditions apply. One of the important considerations is whether the mortgage was a purchase money mortgage, meaning the funds were used to actually purchase the house secured by the deed of trust. A.R.S. Section 33-729(A). A.R.S. Section 33-814(G) applies even if the funds were not purchase money, as long as the lender foreclosed on the deed of trust.

Regardless of which of the two Arizona anti-deficiency statutes is applicable, the property securing the deed of trust must qualify for protection under the statutory scheme. The qualifications are the same under both statutes. First, the property must comprise of two and one-half acres or less, meaning that a lender will be allowed to pursue a deficiency in all cases where the property securing the loan is larger than two and one-half acres.

Secondly, the property must be utilized for either a single one-family or single two-family dwelling. Unlike the property size requirement, which isn’t open for much interpretation, the property utilization requirement does not always lend itself to easy interpretation. The Arizona Supreme Court has interpreted the statutes to require that the property have a completed dwelling that is at least occasionally occupied to qualify. It has also been determined that the property will qualify whether occupied by the owners or if rented to someone else.